THE countdown is on to an arresting event that’s sure to tickle the taste buds of gin aficionados.

The Dexter & Jones Knutsford Gin Festival takes place at The Courthouse Hotel on Sunday, November 25, serving up an array of 50 gins, as well as a cocktail bar, live music, gin masterclasses and a gin bottle shop.

Sessions for the event run from 12pm to 4pm and 5pm to 9pm. Tickets cost £20 and include a Dexter & Jones branded gin glass, festival guide and tokens for two gin and tonics.

Distillers taking part in the event include Manchester Gin, KURO Gin, Second Son Distillery, The Big Hill Distillery, Kokoro Gin, Cloud View Gin and while Jones’ Blue Bridge Gin will launch its first batch of gin.

Food will include Scandinavian open sandwiches and mini afternoon tea cakes, and local artists Sam Lyon, Knutsford Beats, and Lucy Mae and Luc will provide musical entertainment.

Tickets are available from Dexter & Jones, on 10 Princess Street, or online at dexterandjones.co.uk/gin-festival